Lacosamide Coupons & Prices

Looking for a lacosamide coupon? Lacosamide is the low-cost generic version of Vimpat, an anti-seizure medicine, and because it is a generic you often pay far less than the brand. Cash prices still vary widely from one pharmacy to the next, so comparing matters. Rx.com checks prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can find a better price near you. Enter your ZIP above to see today's lacosamide price and print or show a free coupon at the pharmacy counter.

What is lacosamide and how does it work?

Lacosamide is an anticonvulsant (antiepileptic) medication and the active ingredient in the brand-name drugs Vimpat and Motpoly XR. It is a functionalized amino acid that works by enhancing the slow inactivation of voltage-gated sodium channels in the brain, which helps calm the excessive nerve signaling that leads to seizures.

It is FDA-approved to treat partial-onset (focal) seizures in patients 1 month of age and older, and as an add-on therapy for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients 4 years and older. Lacosamide comes as oral tablets, an oral solution, extended-release capsules (Motpoly XR), and an IV injection given in medical settings. It is sometimes used off-label for nerve pain, but that is not an FDA-approved use. Your prescriber decides which form and dose is right for you.

Lacosamide cost and coupons without insurance

Because a generic version of lacosamide is available, it is typically much less expensive than brand-name Vimpat. That said, cash prices are not the same everywhere. The exact same prescription can cost noticeably more at one pharmacy than at another down the street, which is why it pays to compare before you fill.

Rx.com compares live lacosamide prices across more than 60,000 U.S. pharmacies so you can find a lower cash price near you, no insurance required. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price and get a free coupon. The manufacturer of Vimpat (UCB) also offers a savings program for the brand; eligibility and terms vary, so check the official page at ucb-usa.com/Patients/Financial-Assistance for current details.

Lacosamide alternatives and related medications

Lacosamide is one of several anti-seizure medicines. Whether an alternative is appropriate depends on your seizure type, other conditions, and how you respond, so any change should be made with your prescriber. Other antiepileptics people ask about include:

• Vimpat — the brand-name version of lacosamide itself
• levetiracetam and its brand Keppra
• lamotrigine
• brivaracetam
• oxcarbazepine

You can look up any of these on Rx.com to compare prices across pharmacies. Do not switch or stop a seizure medicine on your own.

Lacosamide safety and side effects

Lacosamide has no boxed warning, but there are important things to know. Like all antiepileptic drugs, it carries a class warning for a small increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior (about 1 in 500); tell your provider about any new mood changes. Common side effects include dizziness, double vision (diplopia), coordination problems (ataxia), and drowsiness, which can affect driving until you know how the medicine affects you. Lacosamide can also cause dose-dependent heart-rhythm effects such as PR-interval prolongation, AV block, atrial fibrillation or flutter, slow heart rate, and fainting, so use caution if you have a heart conduction problem or take other drugs that affect heart rhythm.

A rare but serious multiorgan hypersensitivity reaction known as DRESS can occur; seek care for a rash with fever or swollen glands. Do not stop lacosamide abruptly, as this can increase seizures; your provider will taper it gradually. Dose adjustments are needed for liver problems and severe kidney impairment. This is general information, not medical advice; talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation.